Apply for the Vacancy for Associate Investment Officer at the UN in the USA. The deadline for the application is 14th November 2020.

The name of the organization is  United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund – Office of Investment Management

Duties

The incumbent will do the following duties

a) Supports broad ESG methodologies required for the development and implementation of strategies that conform to the Fund’s overall investment policy, investment objectives, procedures and guidelines.

b) Also, generate quant signals for use in fundamental analysis; supports the implementation of UNJSPF impact measurement methodology

c) Likewise, he/she participates in and contributes to seminars on sustainable investing and related topics.

d) Conducts portfolio analysis using risk, ESG and analytical tools.

2. Also, conducts careful and thorough sustainable investment research

a) Supports the global sustainable investments research program across asset classes, and recommends appropriate ESG solutions and strategies.

b) Furthermore, contributes to the formulation of recommendations on partnership with NGOs, Academia and vendors to conduct sustainable investing research initiatives, including an effective climate change strategy

c) Supports the selection and management of outside ESG advisers and specialists by:

• Evaluating the services provided by the outside advisers and specialists;
• Formulating recommendations in the selection of outside advisers and specialists when appropriate;
• Likewise, ensuring that the outside advisers and specialists understand the Fund’s overall investment policy and strategies that are applicable to their services.

Qualifications for Vacancy for Associate Investment Officer

Education

A first level university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Business and Administration (MBA), Finance, Economics or related field is required. Certifications or course work in ESG is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in multi-assets investment analysis and/or investment management, primarily focused on ESG integration and reporting experience is required.

Relevant experience in Sustainable Investment strategy & policy, ESG integration across asset classes, alternative data providers, ESG reporting, stewardship and NGO networks

Also, relevant experience in Asset Owner institutions with in-house investment management is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For this position,  candidates, must have fluency in English. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.

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